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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bails

/beɪlz/ verb · British & US
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What does bails mean?

verb

to secure (a prisoner) in a jail by giving money or a surety, or to release (a prisoner) from jail by paying the bail. to secure (something) temporarily, especially by using a rope or chain.

Example

"The defendant bailed out of jail after paying the required amount."

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